T4 Sydrome Flashcards
What is T4 Syndrome?
A facilitated segment at T4
Why is T4 significant?
T4 is the most common areas of facilitation
T4 is the most significant mechanical pivot, the junction between the upper triangle and lower triangle
T4 is the place in the body where all the mechanical stresses and strains tend to gravitate
What if fed by sympathetic supply from T4?
Heart and lungs
What conditions are associated with T4 syndrome?
Asthma, many lung conditions, heart palpitations, emotional reactions, to severe cardiac pathology
Which plexi are T4 associated with?
Cardiac and pulmonary sympathetic plexi
What emotions are typically held in the T4 area?
Anxiety, grief and other stresses
How could T4 become facilitated?
Mechanical imbalances, local injury, birth trauma, visceral input from heart and lungs, or psycho-emotional stresses, or by a combination of these acting together
What symptoms may the patient report to indicate a possible T4 syndrome?
Asthma attacks, panic attacks, palpitations, feelings of anxiety and stress, upper back pain, neck pain, headaches
What might be an initial physical observation of T4 syndrome?
Tight raised shoulders and upper back
What occupations typically put postural strain on T4?
Sitting at a desk typing all day
Which contact can enable a widespread release of T4 and its associations?
Heart centre - heart chakra
What is the priority treatment for T4 syndrome?
Identify and address the source of the activation, treat and integrate the system as a whole
